Similar problem... worked fine for nearly two years, now no HDMI. Optical audio and composite video fine. Reset (FF button), updated firmware (110329_01_BDP1500_XAA.RUF), cycled power, still nothing. Boo!

I'm new to this forum and first of all I want to say Hello to all of you.
My problem is pretty simple, but I want confirmation. Here goes: I recently bought a BD-P1500 unit, but without the remote (it was part of the deal, as I have only paid $30 for it). The original remote code is "00070D". My question is: can I use a remote with a different code (e.g. 00070B, or even 00075A)? Those are blu-ray remotes listed on ebay and their description clearly states that they are compatible with my BD-P1500. Well, are they? Have any of you successfully used those remotes with your 1500 players?

I'm new to this forum and first of all I want to say Hello to all of you.
My problem is pretty simple, but I want confirmation. Here goes: I recently bought a BD-P1500 unit, but without the remote (it was part of the deal, as I have only paid $30 for it). The original remote code is "00070D". My question is: can I use a remote with a different code (e.g. 00070B, or even 00075A)? Those are blu-ray remotes listed on ebay and their description clearly states that they are compatible with my BD-P1500. Well, are they? Have any of you successfully used those remotes with your 1500 players?

anyone having issues with the scarface special edition BD that just came out? it will get to the initial loading screen (the black screen witht he little blue graphic) and then go straight to a black screen and hang. doesnt do this with my cheapo toshiba BD or my sony 580. all of my players are on the most current firmware.

If you still own this piece of crap player and it doesn't work (LOAD, CLOSE problem), I have some information for you.

To simplify things, there might be a... let's call it a very small crack somewhere on the mainboard that is fixed by:

- unscrewing the mainboard from the chassis (try one screw at a time and turn the player on to test if it still fails, you might get lucky, the mainboard might have been under strain and even removing one or two could fix the issue, but be careful not to kill yourself, this thing runs on electricity...)

- unscrewing the mainboard and then putting it in the freezer for about five minutes (this is a very bad idea if you live in a humid climate, condensation will kill the PCB, water and electricity don't mix, so again, be careful)

If your player starts to work normally just by messing with the PCB screws, then congratulations, you just might have a permanent fix, but if you need the freeze fix to make it work (very, very likely) then once the mainboard reaches room temperature and you power cycle the player, it will not turn on again (that is, until you freeze it once more). So once it initializes, never turn it off again and you should be fine The thing that fails is responsible for initializing the player, so once that is "fixed", it works fine in room temperature. Hardly a practical solution, I know.

The more technically inclined might want to know that reballing the CPU might offer a permanent fix, but at this point it's just not worth it, although it could be a fun weekend project. You could also try the baking technique (yes, putting it in the oven, so that failed solder connections get fixed), but that has an anecdotal 1 in 3 chance of succeeding. Won't ruin the PCB if done correctly in any case, but again, not worth it at this point.

I upgraded last night then played the new Transformers movie. Everything was fine until the final battle and I started having bad audio drop outs for the rest of the movie.

Not sure if it's the disc, player or what.

I had exactly the same issue for a few minutes. At that point I changed the audio track to 5.1 track which worked fine. I wonder if it is an issue with 7.1 track. I noticed a similar drop out on PS3 - making me wonder if it was a bad disc.

Just saved firmware V3.0 to a flashdrive. Anyone here been having any playback issues after upgrading to the most current version?

Updated mine via ethernet and now mine won't play Blu-rays or DVDs and is stuck on "LOAD". After doing some research, I am dreading calling Samsung... anyone have any tips? I tried holding FF. I tried holding Stop. I tried unplugging, holding power, then powering on...

I see this thread is almost dormant as everybody owning a BDP1500 has already upgraded to 6500 or whatever--but let me try: is the newest FW upgrade from Dec 2011 giving us a Netflix streaming capability, or not? Can't find a yes or no answer to this simple question anywhere...

I see this thread is almost dormant as everybody owning a BDP1500 has already upgraded to 6500 or whatever--but let me try: is the newest FW upgrade from Dec 2011 giving us a Netflix streaming capability, or not? Can't find a yes or no answer to this simple question anywhere...

asg, it was a really long time ago in the thread the 1500 doesn't have the right processor or electronics to do Netflix. So as far as anyone knows it will never get that capability through a firmware upgrade.

asg, it was a really long time ago in the thread the 1500 doesn't have the right processor or electronics to do Netflix. So as far as anyone knows it will never get that capability through a firmware upgrade.

Yes, thank you. Overnight I also got an e-mail from Samsung:

Quote:

Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.

We are really sorry about this.

We would like to inform you that the Blu-ray player BD-P1500 is not capable of streaming Netflix and you have to get a new player.

Well, I tried to upgrade the firmware. It just won't see the Internet and go and get it. Connection failed. Yet I can plug that same cable into anything else and it works fine.

I guess I've gotten some use out of it. It's usually at my RV, where it's played very few discs. Got it early on as an $80 deal when I bought a 52" Samsung LCD. I'll keep using it until it can't play something, or otherwise dies.

I've always done it with USB drives too.
That eliminates any internet connection problems that the player may have. The CD method I dont like because there may be reading problems with the transport and corrections made by the new firmware.

I've always done it with USB drives too.
That eliminates any internet connection problems that the player may have. The CD method I dont like because there may be reading problems with the transport and corrections made by the new firmware.

Sorry to jump ship.... but I've had it with the freezing , grinding, and slow download times, even after the latest firmware download ....just bought a Panasonic DMP-BD 220, Love it so far. Plays my Star Trek Blu-rays without sound drop offs, and freezing!!!! Fast downlaods. BYE YOU ALL.......

Mine overheats about an hour in and starts skipping chunks of the movie. At least I think that's what it is. I'm going to put it on some kind of grate and see if it helps. Time to be looking for a new unit. Unit is very hot. Ejected disk is very hot. These things always ran very hot.